Jun 2, 2026
Slight Increase for Construction Job Openings
The number of open positions in the construction sector edged higher in April, per the Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Op...
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Jun 2, 2026
HBGI Q1 2026: Single-Family Construction Slips Across All Geographies
Single-family construction declined across all geographies in the first quarter of 2026, according to the latest Home Bu...
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Private Residential Construction Spending Increases in April
Private residential construction spending was up 0.8% in April 2026, following the monthly gain of 0.6% in March. This i...
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Single-Family AD&C Lending Edges Higher in Q1
Single-family construction lending rose marginally in the first quarter, according to data released by the Federal Depos...
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Rent Prices Continue to Rise, While Absorption Remains Low
The percentage of new apartment units that were absorbed within three months after completion was up one percentage poin...
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New Home vs. Existing Home Prices in Q1 2026
In the first quarter of 2026, the median price for a new single-family home was $403,200, which was $1,400 lower than th...
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Lowest Saving Rate Since June 2022
Personal income was essentially unchanged in April 2026, following a 0.5% gain in March, according to the latest data fr...
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New Home Sales Down in April on Affordability Concerns
Elevated mortgage rates, higher inflation and economic uncertainty kept more buyers on the sidelines in April as ongoing...
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Multifamily Missing Middle Construction: First Quarter 2026
Multifamily missing middle construction declined at the start of 2026. The missing middle construction sector includes d...
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First Quarter 2026 Multifamily Construction Data
According to NAHB analysis of quarterly Census data, the count of multifamily, for-rent housing starts increased year-ov...
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